Inspiration III

Just attempting to see if I can figure out how to blow up this image. There is a way to do it but I can usually only do it by chance. There seems to be a trick to it that I just don't get. That is the trouble with working in isolation, there is a long learning-curve. I figured it out, you have to right-click on the image
     This is one of my favorite photos. It is not especially good, but it represents my favorite "stuff. " My Rapidograph pen and my Winsor & Newton paint set. I have had both of them for years. My paintings are very small so it does not take a lot of watercolor to finish a pen & ink drawing. Many years ago when it was my dream to be an artist there was an article in one of the art magazines about making sure that if you want to be professional, that you buy professional equipment. I followed the writer's directions. Paint really makes a big difference. When you buy student grade paint, you get student grade results. Anyone who has ever gone to grade school knows how to create mud with their paints. Making mud with professional grade paints is not impossible, but you learn an awful lot about color theory when you try. A lot of times you end up with some wonderful mixtures that are just what you are looking for...